Urinalysis for Zika virus disease
The urinalysis is among the laboratory tests healthcare providers may use to investigate Zika virus disease. Learn what it measures, how to prepare, and what results can tell a provider. Educational content only - not a diagnosis.
Order a Urinalysis Test
Lab testing is available through our partner network. Order online and visit a local collection site. No doctor's order or insurance required.
- Sample type
- Urine
- Typical turnaround
- 1-2 business days
- Preparation
- First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
Why the urinalysis may be ordered for Zika virus disease
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes.
When evaluating Zika virus disease, a healthcare provider may order the urinalysis alongside other tests based on your symptoms, history, and physical exam. Test selection and result interpretation are clinical decisions made by a qualified professional.
Symptoms associated with Zika virus disease
Ankle swelling
Information about Ankle swelling....
Arthralgia
Joint pain....
Edema
An abnormal accumulation of fluid beneath the skin, or in one or more cavities of the body....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Myalgia
Pain in muscle....
Pruritus
Pruritus is an itch or a sensation that makes a person want to scratch. This term refers to an abnormally incr...
Skin rash
A red eruption of the skin....
Subcutaneous hemorrhage
This term refers to an abnormally increased susceptibility to bruising (purpura, petechiae, or ecchymoses)....
Vomiting
Forceful ejection of the contents of the stomach through the mouth by means of a series of involuntary spasmic...
Wrist swelling
Information about Wrist swelling....
Other tests used to investigate Zika virus disease
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the urinalysis used to investigate Zika virus disease?
Yes - the urinalysis is among the tests healthcare providers may consider when evaluating Zika virus disease. Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
How should I prepare for the urinalysis?
First morning sample preferred; avoid contamination.
How long does the urinalysis take?
Results for the urinalysis are typically available within 1-2 business days depending on the laboratory.
Does this website interpret my urinalysis result?
No. SymptomDatabase.com does not interpret laboratory results. Discuss all results with a qualified healthcare provider.